I'm throwing a vintage Halloween party. Sort of.
I don't know if I've ever done this on my blog before and I feel a little silly about it.
But I have to confess. I'm lying to you.
Well, not lying lying.
It's just that this whole post is what I will call a "fantasy vignette". I had a bunch of vintage looking Halloween stuff in my dining room, but it looked a bit weak, so I added some items as if I were having a little party.
I did not have a party. Your invitation did not get lost in the mail.
It's all a ruse to make my photos look more festive.
So enjoy my faux party now that I have ruined any pretense whatsoever that it was real 🙂
BTW, the problem with a faux party is that you have food left over.
I will need to find a way to eat 6 caramel apples in the next week or so before they go bad, because I am the only one in the house here that even remotely enjoys them.
And my limit is normally one every other year.
I feel a cavity coming on. I guess that's what I get for lying to you.
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If you want to get a similar look, I've located some items that are close to what I used, although not the exact same items.
Vintage Looking Cat On Moon Honeycomb Centerpiece
Vintage Looking Halloween Cut-Outs
Black & White Striped Paper Straws
Orange & Black Polka Dot Tablecloth
Jointed Cardboard Black Cat
Orange & Black Honeycomb Balls
Black Cat And Pumpkin Blow Mold
Skull Paper Napkins
Vintage Inspired Halloween Projects
Transitioning Your Porch From Fall To Halloween
Okio B Designs
Oh my gosh, funniest post ever! Love it and love your Halloween touches. I'd love a caramel apple right about now. Oh, and some orange soda. =) Coming over from Between Naps on the Porch. How have I not been following you all this time????????
Jeanine
Debby
It's not too late......I can still come for a real party. Love the dog's at. The Orange Crush is perfect. I might borrow that. Love it all.
Janice
I love your vintage Halloween decorations! I have a group of Gurley candles lining my mantlepiece which I believe we're popular back in the fifties. They were originally ten cents a piece. Oh, and the witch's hat on the Boston Terrier is adorable!
TracyMB @ Crows Feet Chic
I'm downing one of those Orange Crushes right now with the cute straw and trying to be careful not to drop the peanuts on the floor as I munch on an apple. Love the decor and you'd better check my purse before I leave because I LOVE the little boston terrier with the witch hat!! Thanks for the party!! 🙂
Shara
I want to come to this party! Everything looks perfect. I bet you could make a pie using those caramel apples. Or an Apple Crisp of sorts. I bet it would be delish!
Pam Kessler
Awesome idea, Shara!!! I'm off to Pinterest to check out some new pie recipes.
Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME
Cute! It looks like a great party, if only in pics!
Vintage/Retro Collectables
Looks great! I can help eat those toffee apple! 😉
Lottie
Yes, I love your Halloween decor for the party! You've given me some great ideas, as always! Love the Orange Crush and would love to share the caramel apples with you! Yum!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
This is so fun, Pam...and if you can pretend you are having a party...I can pretend I'm there sharing those apples! Pinning...
Merri Jo
Usually, I really dislike Halloween decor, but your use of vintage decor & clever styling is not just likable--it's adorable!! I would love to eat 2 caramel apples to help you out. Spending time with you & your sense of humor would be just as fun as a party 🙂
Sally Kelly
A+ for extra effort.. of course there is the LYING thing to consider. LOL. Seriously though -- love your vintage decorations, and all of the orange and black. Looks great!
Musings from Kim K.
I love your pretend party, especially with the vintage feel. You really do have some wonderful treasures. With a pretend party you don't have to have the carpets cleaned from all the extra guests. PS. I'm still not sick of caramel apples and I'd offer to gobble up a few.
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
If it were a real party, it would be fun! The Orange Crush is perfect for Halloween staging!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
I'm loving the serving platter with your Orange Crush bottles and the fun drinking straws! If I were closer, I'd take a few of those apples off your hands. Yum! And there's nothing wrong with a fantasy Halloween party. That's coming from a grown woman who plays with sock monkeys.
Jill
Love your pictures! The cat treat carrier caught my eye and I don't even like cats!
ThrifterSisters
If I lived closer, I would have crashed your party.
Love how you hung the honeycomb balls from your light fixture. Now I know what to do IF I EVER FIND ANY!
~Erica
Pam Kessler
Go to Target 🙂 I did find some actual vintage ones at the antique store but they were in really bad shape (like staples holding them together and rips) so I went with the vintage "styled" honeycombs.